India, Politics, 8th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 08 Sep 2019

India, Politics, 08 Sep 2019

Calling the GDP growth rate slump as ‘normal’, Javadekar said that the slowdown is a cyclical process, and such a patch will not hurt the country's progress rate. (Photo: ANI)

GDP growth rate slump is temporary: Prakash Javadekar

‘Our fundamentals are good and we will march as per our plan and achieve our target of becoming the USD 5 trillion economy,’ he added.

08 Sep 2019 8:28 PM

While speaking at the meeting, Nalin Kateel said, ‘His party, BJP is growing day by day as it has not compromised with its principles and working style.’ (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka: BJP state president holds meeting with party office bearers

Many prominent leaders of the party including union minister Prahlad Joshi and state minister Jagadish Shettar were also present at meeting.

08 Sep 2019 7:36 PM

The attack from Rahul Gandhi came on the same day when Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar released a book titled "100 days of bold initiatives and decisive actions" which enlists the important steps taken by the Modi government after getting elected for a second term. (Photo: ANI)

Subversion of democracy: Rahul Gandhi targets hits out at Modi on 100th day in office

‘Congratulations to the Modi Government on 100 Days No Vikas, the continued subversion of democracy,’ he said in the tweet.

08 Sep 2019 7:17 PM

Tharoor argued that rather than allowing itself to be intimidated by the BJP's success, it is far better for the Congress to stand up for what it has always believed in and urge the country to follow its principles. (Photo: File)

Cong's duty to defend secular, hindutva not an answer to Hindi heartland: Tharoor

Tharoor said western dictionaries have defined secularism essentially as the absence of religion and distancing from religion.

08 Sep 2019 6:32 PM

‘Common man's problems are increasing, lapdog media is becoming even more biased, atrocities against women increasing, there is no strategy on education and health, small trader is in distress, and there is vendetta politics against political opponents,’ Kapil Sibal said. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Modi govt's 100 days can be described in 3 words -- tyranny, chaos, anarchy: Cong

Sibal alleged that Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department and Central Bureau of Investigation are being misused by govt.

08 Sep 2019 4:20 PM

'I have clarified in Parliament that this is not going to happen and I am saying it again today in the presence of eight chief ministers of North East that the Centre will not touch Article 371', Shah added. (Photo: ANI)

Will not alter Article 371: Amit Shah confirms to Northeast

'Article 370 was clearly temporary in nature but Article 371 is about special provisions in the North East,' Shah said.

08 Sep 2019 3:50 PM

Cow urine is considered unique and it has a quality to treat various health issues. (Photo: ANI)

Former PM Morarji Desai used to drink cow's urine for medicinal benefits: Ashwini Choubey

'The Ayush Ministry is also working on using cow urine for preparing medicines and for treatment of cancer,' Choubey said.

08 Sep 2019 2:53 PM

'The past 100 days were the days of change, determination, improvement, and good intention,' PM Modi said, (Photo: ANI)

'Past 100 days were days of improvement': PM Modi in Rohtak ahead of polls

'I would like to thank you all for making BJP win on all 10 Haryana LS seats,' Modi said.

08 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

After the death of eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Sunday morning, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid last respect at his residence in the national capital, New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Nation mourns demise of legal stalwart Ram Jethmalani

Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu visited Jethmalani's residence to day morning to pay his respects.

08 Sep 2019 11:41 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that nodal officers will now be appointed at the district level to ensure the safety of the women. (Photo: File)

'Nodal officers at district level for women safety,' says Yogi Adityanath

Malnourished children should get proper nutrition and calendars should be made for nutritious food and shared with public representatives.

08 Sep 2019 10:27 AM

A day-long bandh by the Valmiki community against the telecast of a controversial TV serial provoked incidents of violence in parts of Punjab on Saturday in which a man was shot at in Jalandhar. (Photo: File)

Amarinder Singh bans TV serial telecast in Punjab amid violent protests

The protesters also demanded that a representative of the religious body be included in the Censor Board.

08 Sep 2019 10:04 AM

a meeting of State Cabinet is scheduled for Sunday evening to approve the budget. (Photo: File)

Cabinet expansion in Telangana today

According to sources, Rao has decided to fill up all the nominated posts with full-time incumbents to strengthen the administration.

08 Sep 2019 8:16 AM

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